ZRP officers paying $5 for spikes using personal funds

Posted
Sun Apr 2 2017
by Maveriq

A report by Chinese media organisation Xinhua has alleged that traffic officers of the Zimbabwe Republic Police are using their own personal funds to pay for spikes. The officers are alleged to be paying $5 each for the spikes, which they use to stop motorists.

A policeman revealed to Xinhua Thursday that each officer even had the spikes done for 5 U.S. dollars with personal money.

Motorist Israel Mahachi said the zeal with which most traffic police officers had acquired the spikes had left many people suspicious.

“Why does a police officer use his or her own money to pay for something which should be provided by the employer, especially during these difficult times? Is it because it will be easy to recoup the expenses at roadblocks where corruption may take place?” Mahachi said.

…Sometimes they are willing to negotiate for downward reviews of the fines they impose on offending motorists, only this time the money does not find its way into state coffers.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police is the country's law enforcing and maintaining organ. It was established in 1980 evolving from the Rhodesian Police and incorporated members from both the Rhodesian and the nationalist forces. It operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Read More About Zimbabwe Republic Police